Shrubs to 10 dm. Leaves sessile; blade 3-veined from base, oblong-ovate to oblong-linear, (15–)30–60+ × (5–)10–20+ mm, margins not notably revolute, usually ciliate. Inflorescences usually corymbiform cymes, sometimes solitary flowers; pedicel 5–15+ mm. Flowers: sepals 5; petals white, 15–25 mm; styles 0–0.5 mm. Capsules 5-locular. 2n = 18 (Europe).

Phenology: Flowering May–Oct.
Habitat: Disturbed sites, abandoned plantings
Elevation: 10–50 m

Distribution

• Generated Map
• Legacy Map

Calif., s Europe, n Africa.

Discussion

Plants of Cistus psilosepalus have been mistakenly identified as C. monspeliensis.

Cistus psilosepalus is known from the north coast area in California.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.